Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Florida features a humid continental climate (Dfb). Temperatures typically range between -6 °C (22 °F) and 21 °C (70 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -27 °C (-17 °F) or can rise to as high as 35 °C (95 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1514 mm (59.6 inches) and receives 153 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Florida enjoys an average of 2848 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 4 minutes to 15 hours 15 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Florida are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 18 to 21 °C (65 - 70 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -6 to -3 °C (22 - 27 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Florida experiences 44 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 137 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 15°C (59°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
| Mean maximum | 10°C (50°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
| Average high | -1°C (30°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
| Daily mean | -6°C (22°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-0°C (31°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
| Average low | -10°C (14°F) |
-9°C (17°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
| Mean minimum | -24°C (-10°F) |
-22°C (-7°F) |
-17°C (2°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
-14°C (7°F) |
-20°C (-3°F) |
| Minimum | -27°C (-17°F) |
-27°C (-17°F) |
-19°C (-3°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
-9°C (17°F) |
-24°C (-10°F) |
-25°C (-12°F) |
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Florida usually has the most precipitation in April, July and October, with an average of 14 rainy days and 167 mm (6.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Florida are January, March and June. On average, 97 mm (3.8 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 89 (3.5) | 111 (4.4) | 94 (3.7) | 153 (6.0) | 118 (4.7) | 106 (4.2) | 175 (6.9) | 132 (5.2) | 119 (4.7) | 173 (6.8) | 116 (4.6) | 128 (5.0) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The sunniest months in Florida are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 38 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Florida: January, February and December receive an average of 4 hours 59 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 129 | 171 | 240 | 229 | 271 | 320 | 329 | 329 | 285 | 206 | 180 | 154 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 26m | 10h 33m | 11h 57m | 13h 24m | 14h 38m | 15h 15m | 14h 55m | 13h 49m | 12h 26m | 10h 59m | 9h 43m | 9h 4m |
Florida experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Florida UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Florida. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Florida's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.